Passengers flying across the Pacific Ocean are set for a major upgrade in inflight connectivity performance. Panasonic Avionics and Eutelsat announced this week that Eutelsat 172b is now in service, delivering a massive increase in…
A not-quite-Basic Economy across the Atlantic
The Star Alliance A++ joint venture airlines launched a new fare product this week for transatlantic travel. The six carriers – Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, and United Airlines are launching a…
AirBaltic commits to CS300 fleet growth
AirBaltic loves its CSeries jets. The Latvian carrier is set to dramatically grow that fleet. Today's deal with Bombardier, inked just over one year since the first CS300 arrived in Riga, adds at least 30…
New direction, new challenges for Gogo: Q1 18…
Repairing the 2Ku systems affected by deicing fluid seepage will cost Gogo north of $25 million in 2018. That unexpected expense is one of a couple setbacks the company announced in its quarterly earnings call…
Air Canada launches Basic Economy fares
Air Canada joins the ranks of airlines offering Basic Economy fares. The carrier formally launched the new fare families today with a suite of five options available, depending on the market. Like other airlines the…
United Airlines, Viasat “MAX out” partnership
United Airlines' 737 MAX fleet has an inflight wifi connectivity provider. Viasat secured a deal to fit more than 70 aircraft with the company's Ka-band solution, including at least 58 of the 737 MAX aircraft.…
Air Canada’s new radome suggests shifting inflight connectivity…
Air Canada's 737 MAX 8 is sporting some new bling. The first of the company's MAX deliveries, ship C-FTJV, spent a few weeks in the shop at Kelowna between 8 November and 20 December 2017.…
Free Gogo coming for top Air Canada elites
Airline loyalty can now earn Air Canada passengers free inflight connectivity. The carrier announced today that its top-tier elites will have the option to choose a Gogo Unlimited Use pass as a status benefit for…